How to Pronounce "norman"
word
/ˈnɔɹmən/
NOR-muhn
/ˈnɔːmən/
NAW-muhn
Definition
Norman refers to the people who originally came from Normandy in northern France and became important in medieval Europe, especially after conquering England in 1066. It can also describe things related to those people, their culture, or their historical period.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnɔɹmən/
British English
/ˈnɔːmən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOR-muhn
UK
NAW-muhn
Listen in Context
The Norman army invaded England in 1066.
We studied Norman castles in history class.
A Norman duke became king of England.
You can still see Norman influence in many English churches.